We're Obsessed
Every Wednesday and Friday, The Ringer’s Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti dive into the pop culture obsessions, celebrity gossip, viral vernacular, and media crazes that are taking over your life. This podcast covers the latest trends and discussions from your FYP.
Episodes
The State of Straight Dating Remains Desperate
Jodi and Nora kick off the pod by reporting on the fresh set of recalls we’ve experienced this week. Then, they talk about some man news, including "Pablo Pledgescobar" at Penn State, Jason Kelce’s new pee-based venture, and the Goose AI controversy. Next, they dive deep into the New York Times’s recent feature, “Inside the World of High-End Matchmaking,” why the state of straight dating seems so
Celebrity Summer Weddings and Some Scam Updates
Jodi and Nora kick off the pod by remembering Hayden Panettiere’s greatest cultural accomplishments. Then, they get out some late summer sillies, including two celebrity weddings, how Nicole Kidman raves, Chanty Beluga, and the chatter around Natalie Harp. Next, they do some summer scam updates, including incriminating Phia Slack messages, a Forbes "30 Under 30" scammer curse final boss, and Bethe
‘One Night Only’ and Audrey Hobert Lore
Jodi and Nora kick off the pod with the great seltzer debate between Spindrift and La Croix, before shouting from the rooftops (or a horse?), “The Roxies are coming!” They get into some We’re Obsessed-specific Paul Revere shouts, including Reece Weaver being named the new Roxie Hart, AOC being publicly single, Role Model’s BBC Live Lounge, and Audrey Hobert’s brother’s Gap commercial. Then, they r
Gracie Abrams's and Phoebe Bridgers's Bedsheets and Private Equity Boyfriends
Jodi and Nora start the show off by wondering how we live in a world in which the Madden brothers came to be doing mass layoffs, before talking about some vintage internet things that happened this week, including a cute animal video, a viral GIF, and a live QVC mishap. Then, they get into two Real Headlines That Sound Fake, one from Italy about something called “cheese banks” and one from The Wal
Hilary Duff at MSG, Comedian Corner, and Man News: News About Men
Nora starts off the show by recapping the millennial paradise that was the Hilary Duff concert at MSG. Then she and Jodi talk about some comedians and performance artists, including Mary Beth Barone’s new special, Meg Stalter and Paul W. Downs’s various photo stunts, Robby Hoffman’s new MTA announcement, and the Tate McRae feature in Variety. Next, they get into Man News: News About Men, including
The OpenAI Brand Trip, and Ariana Grande Steps Back from the Public Eye
Jodi and Nora start out by talking about some reader-submitted affair updates, and the bizarre and wonderful ‘Wicker’ trailer. Then, they dive into the media surrounding OpenAI’s influencer brand trip in the Hudson Valley this past weekend, and touch on Jonah Hill’s appearance on the Smartless podcast. Next, they talk about some songstresses, including Martha Reeves’s national anthem performance a
‘One Night Only,’ the ‘Life of M’ Controversy, and Influencing in Nantucket
Jodi and Nora start out by addressing a hot dog cookie controversy and Aaron Rodgers’s new comments about his alleged wife. Then, they talk about two pieces of media that sound fake: Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Shards’ and ‘One Night Only’ starring Monica Barbaro and Mr. Dua Lipa. Next, they talk about the drama surrounding Rachel Cusk’s new novel, ‘Life of M,’ which the scuttlebutt has said is based on Na
Matthew Morrison’s Live Tour and Can Anyone Have an Affair Anymore?
Jodi starts out by telling Nora about how Camp Jojo went with her two nieces in New York City this past weekend. Then they talk about the state of affairs these days with another Big Law scandal and a very public WNBA cheating scandal. Next, they dive into the internet’s main characters this week, starting with Emeril Lagasse nostalgia and ending with whatever is going on with Matthew Morrison’s d
Gen Z Dating, Zara Death Pants, and ‘The Invite’
Jodi and Nora start out by talking about the off-Broadway play ‘The Betrothed,’ which they saw this week and was directed by Sarah Connolly. Then they talk about two Real Headlines That Sound Fake: the Zara death pants and Ella Langley’s record-breaking Billboard 100 run. Next, they cover some Gen Z dating news, including The Cut’s eye-opening article "Call Her Mommy" and Olivia Rodrigo’s alleged
Seattle's Most Famous Raccoon, Fake Beef at the World Cup Final, and Five Things That Are Actually Worth the Money
Jodi and Nora are still in the trenches as the cyclospora saga continues and Taco Bell has been marked safe (maybe). Then they turn their attention to Seattle's internet-famous raccoon, Jimothy, and unpack whatever is going on with Tom Brady, whose retirement seems to have evolved into a full-blown midlife crisis. They cap it off with listener responses to this week's introspective question: What
Breaking Down the Cyclospora Outbreak, a.k.a. the Poop Parasite
Jodi and Nora start out by breaking down the Poop Parasite, a.k.a., the Cyclospora outbreak. Then, they discuss Nora's business idea for grilled Caesar's, Messi's viral photo shoot with Lamine Yamal, Ariana Grande getting back with her ex, and their review of 'The Five-Star Weekend.' Finally, they reveal their personal obsessions of the week.
(00:00) Welcome to We're Obsessed!
(04:48) The Poop
The Phia Scam Explained, a Viral Bison, and Every Unhinged After-School Snack You've Ever Made
Jodi and Nora kick things off in Animal Corner with the Yellowstone bison attack that produced what the internet is calling "the Mona Lisa of tourist photos.” Then, they pivot over to Scam Summer as they break down Mitch McConnell's proof-of-life photo and the Bloomberg investigation into Phoebe Gates's shopping app Phia. They cap it off with listener responses to this week's introspective questio
The Summer of Lena Dunham and Caroline Calloway’s Return
Jodi and Nora start out by discussing their Taylor Swift wedding hangover and go through some Real Headlines That Sound Fake that were neglected due to last weekend's nuptials. Then they name Lena Dunham this summer’s it girl and discuss ‘Famesick’ and Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff’s separation. Finally, they talk about Caroline Calloway’s return to the fold with a maddening essay about her r
Everything We Think We Know About Taylor Swift’s Wedding (So Far)
Oops! It’s all Taylor Swift today! Jodi and Nora talk about everything we think we know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden last weekend through the lens of some real headlines that sound fake. They cap it off with a discussion of listener responses to this week’s introspective question: Where would you hide a giraffe from the government?(00:00) Catching up on th
Tay-Wedding Weekend Commences and Summer 2026 Ins and Outs
Jodi and Nora start by talking about a new picture of Erling Haaland and Nora’s favorite viral vernacular from the last couple of days. Then, they dive into the strange and unexplainable things that are happening at the Great American State Fair. Next, they head over to 2 Cursed 2 Corner to look into a parasite that’s causing explosive diarrhea, Adrien Brody’s hideous new mural, and Karamo and Jus
'Love Island' Viral Vernacular, Noah Kahan PoopGate, and Kylie's Meta Specs
Jodi and Nora start by recapping Jodi’s high school reunion and going through some fearless feedback on recent conversations about resumes, garlic, and Gracie the giraffe. Then, they get into some Viral Vernacular from ‘Love Island’ and Erling Haaland, including the clam slam heard around the world. Next, they head over to Cursed Corner to visit the gigantic Trojan Horse popcorn bucket for ‘The Od
Club Chalamet Is Hit and Knicks Trash Can Lady
Jodi and Nora start by talking about Jodi's upcoming high school reunion and Nora shares a crime for bed update. Then they get into some Real Headlines That Sound Fake, including an escaped giraffe, Amy Adams saving a man’s life, and what is allegedly happening with Taylor Swift’s wedding. Next, they talk about this week’s internet main character: The Knicks trash can lady. Finally, they dive into
Maggie Rogers’s LUX Tour Confession and the Reflecting Pool Debacle
Jodi and Nora first discuss Nora’s weekend trip to Sicily for a wedding, during which she was able to see not one, but two celebrity wedding locations. Then, they give a Broadway report, including Jodi seeing 'The Lost Boys,' Rachel Zegler singing Addison Rae at the Culture Awards, and the Jimmy Awards. Next, they deep-dive Maggie Rogers’s story about a date with a New York Times reporter that she
‘Summer House’ Aftermath and World Cup Madness
Jodi and Nora lock back in on the humanity of World Cup madness that has brought international travelers from all over the world to *checks notes* Lawrence, Kansas? Then they give their final word on the ‘Summer House’ scandal as they parse through the "Aftermath" episode and how the expectations of authenticity in reality television have evolved. Finally, they talk about Caro Claire Burke’s trad-
Vanity Fair’s Exposé on Alex Cooper’s Unwell and a Sporting Summer
Jodi and Nora have teleported from L.A. to NYC to celebrate Knicks in five! They talk about the sporting summer we’ve been having, from the NBA Finals to the World Cup, which has been bringing visitors from all over the globe to experience the wonders of the United States. Then they dig into Vanity Fair’s recent exposé on Alex Cooper’s Unwell and what it means when a company self-positioned as by
‘Summer House’ Catch-up and Knicks Fever
The ‘Summer House’ scandal is finally over … or is it?? Nora and Jodi return for the first Friday episode of the rest of our lives to talk about what feels like the only two things anyone in the entire world cares about right now: The New York Knickerbockers and the final (not actually final) part of the ‘Summer House’ reunion.
(00:00) Jodi and Nora in L.A.
(04:58) Knicks fever
(16:01) ‘Summer
The Taylor Swift-Dua Lipa-Nora Princiotti Wedding Matrix
Nora is back!! And it’s Wednesday? We’re Obsessed is officially on its own podcast feed and YouTube channel every Wednesday and Friday. First things first, Nora shares some of her thoughts about conversations with guest hosts from the past months, including tailoring and walkable sandals. Then, at long last, they talk about the e.l.f priest, David Protein’s further forays into the world of cod, an
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‘Summer House’ Reunion, ‘Bachelorette’ Takes, and Summer Sandals With Rachel Lindsay | We’re Obsessed
It’s Rachel Lindsay Week! While Nora has been getting hitched and honeymooned during the month of May, we’ve had four very special besties on the pod to talk about their obsessions. Our final bestie is Rachel Lindsay! Jodi and Rachel dive into Part 1 of the ‘Summer House’ reunion and catch up on the ‘Bachelor’ universe, ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ ‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island,’ and more an
‘Off Campus,’ John Travolta’s Berets, and the ‘Summer House’ Reunion Trailer With Chris Ryan | We’re Obsessed
It’s Chris Ryan Week!! While Nora gets hitched and honeymooned during the month of May, we’ll have four very special besties on the pod to talk about their obsessions. Up third is Chris Ryan! Jodi and Chris get into his skincare journey, this week’s news about men (and hats), some sports drama, young and rich celebrity couples, and, due to very popular demand, the new (straight) hockey show ‘Off C
A Boat-Based Virus, Cheating Scandals, and a Hot Take Happy Hour With Charles Holmes | We’re Obsessed
It’s Charles Holmes Week!! While Nora gets hitched and honeymooned during the month of May, we’ll have four very special besties of the pod to talk about their obsessions. Up second is Charles Holmes! Jodi and Charles first do a quickfire round of takes on reader-suggested topics (2:55), before getting into the awful things that happened on boats this week, including the hantavirus outbreak (14:45
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ the Met Gala, and ‘Euphoria’ With Joanna Robinson | We’re Obsessed
It’s Joanna Robinson Week!! While Nora gets hitched and honeymooned during the month of May, we’ll have four very special besties of the pod to talk about their obsessions. First up is Joanna Robinson! Jo and Jodi catch up on the new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ (6:20), and the insane cast of ‘Celebrity Traitors UK’ Season 2 (14:30). Then, they talk about their favorite and least
A Breakup, an Engagement, and a Bravo Leak (Plus, a Big Announcement) | We’re Obsessed
Big changes are coming! Nora and Jodi kick things off with a huge update: The show is launching its own YouTube channel next Friday, with twice-weekly video episodes (55:22). From there, they dive into a packed pop culture week: Club Chalamet has consciously uncoupled from Timothée Chalamet (30:43), Zoe Kravitz and Harry Styles are reportedly engaged (37:26), and Jennifer Lawrence may have cracked
Alex Cooper's Unwell Is Unwell, and The Cut Has Done It Again | We're Obsessed
The blonds are up to something! Nora and Jodi first catch up on some very blond updates, including everything that’s been going down with the ‘Summer House’ scandal (6:19) and Bloomberg’s inside look at the work environment at Alex Cooper’s Unwell Network (16:34). Next, they talk about some sentences that appear to never have been said before (30:21), diving into Prego’s brand-new product no one a
Zendaya Is Everywhere, Alex vs. Alix, and Lena Dunham’s Memoir | We’re Obsessed
All adventurous women do … Nora and Jodi first catch up on Jodi’s travels in Mexico City before getting into some culinary capers from this week, including the $40 half chicken at a wine bar that entered into New York City politics (4:15) and all the bizarre ways that pickles are becoming the new bacon (7:45). Next, they talk about some adventurous women, including Nicole Kidman, who's training to
The Moon, Lindy West, and 'Summer House' Updates | We're Obsessed
The moon!!!! Nora and Jodi first catch up on a couple of spring scandals, including some updates on the 'Summer House' scandal (9:00) and a brand new spring sports scandal involving interlaced fingers (30:00). Then, they talk about the amazing pictures of the moon from the Artemis II mission, and all the amazing details about space and life in space we've gotten, including and especially the myria
A Full 'Summer House' Scandal Breakdown | We're Obsessed
Scamanda!! Nora and Jodi first catch up on Jodi’s visit with a witch, and which bodies of water our listeners want to marry. Then, they talk about some of the scams and shenanigans that happened this week, including the KitKat heist (16:58), the runaway dogs that were really just horny (23:50), a Miss Grand Thailand contestant dancing like everyone is watching (26:29), animatronic puppets going th
The 'Bachelorette' Men, 'Hannah Montana' Anniversary Special, and Justin Timberlake's Arrest Video | We're Obsessed
Jodi thinks it’s a Jodi week! Nora and Jodi first catch up on what Jodi has been up to in New Orleans (witches are involved), some Real Headlines That Sound Fake (15:13), and some news that feels like it’s really just for us, including Justin Timberlake’s arrest video (37:27) and the ‘Hannah Montana’ 20th anniversary special (51:00). Then, they follow up on the men who lost their chance at going t
Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ Season Is Canceled, Oscar Roundup, and the David Protein Lawsuit | We’re Obsessed
Things are really falling apart! Nora and Jodi first do a roundup of their favorite Oscar stories, including Leonardo DiCaprio’s mustache (4:00), Club Chalamet pivoting from Timothée in this trying time (15:30), and Law Roach continuing to be a first-class troll (25:30). Then, due to popular demand, they talk about the class action lawsuit that has hit David Protein, which alleges the bars are far
‘Love Story’ Check-In, Donna Kelce’s Home Renovation, and Timothée Chalamet’s Big Mouth | We’re Obsessed
It’s a (torturing) Nora week! Nora and Jodi first catch up on some urgent news, including Donna Kelce’s home renovation (10:23), Lisa Rinna joining LinkedIn (14:57), and the new iOS emoji (19:30). Next, they talk about some Real FOOD Headlines That Sound Fake, all of which are sure to horrify and demoralize Nora (27:20). Then, they dive deep into the final episodes of ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy
Connor Storrie, Rob Rausch, and the Actor Awards | We’re Obsessed
It’s reaaallly a boy week (complimentary … kinda)! Nora and Jodi first catch up on The Cut’s hair-washing tips, the idea of a The Cut for men, and what exactly men are getting up to on the internet these days (9:39). Then, they talk about some men of the week, including Alex from ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 10 (28:25), Harry Styles and his dance moves (36:35), Law Roach and his funny little jokes (40:0
Punch Mania, Winter Olympics Wrap Up, and ‘Reality Check’ | We’re Obsessed
It’s misandry week (plus Punch)! Nora and Jodi first catch up on some Real Headlines That Sound Fake (13:40), close out the final stories from the Winter Olympics (33:57), and explain Punch mania (56:45). Then, they talk about the reality television that’s getting us through right now, including the Dirty Johns of ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 10 (1:07:02) and Netflix’s ‘America’s Next Top Model’ docuser
‘Wuthering Heights,’ ‘Love Story,’ and a Curling Scandal | We’re Obsessed
Even we don’t know what kind of week it’s been! Nora and Jodi first catch up on all the new types of guys we learned about from your Instagram DMs this week (5:52), and even a new type of woman (18:12), before following up on some of their favorite Winter Olympics moments from the past week, including what Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid’s ex-girlfriend said to the press, the Quad God sadl
The Benito Bowl and Winter Olympics Roundup | We’re Obsessed
Don’t Nora and Jodi look great together in person?? The girls catch up on the Super Bowl together in New York City, including what’s been going on with Jordon Hudson (9:10), the hideous lineup of commercials this year (28:09), and Bad Bunny’s incredible halftime show (41:47). Then, they go through some favorite Winter Olympics moments from the past week, including Norwegian biathlete Sturla Lægrei
‘Bridgerton’ Season 4, the Winter Olympics, and a Super Bowl Dispatch | We’re Obsessed
Jodi is back!!!! After catching up on everything Jodi missed while she was on vacation, Nora gives a boots-on-the-ground Super Bowl dispatch from San Francisco (20:35). Then, they go through some extremely We’re Obsessed stories from this week, including the fallout from Groundhog Day (31:30), the 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show winner (37:40), an update on the Glambot drama (39:35), and the
‘Traitors’ Drama, ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Anticipation, and ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Documentary | We’re Obsessed
Bestie of the pod Sophia Benoit is here! Jodi is off in a tropical locale getting some much-deserved r&r, so Nora is joined by Sophia Benoit to first cover some Real Headlines That Sound Fake, including Robert Pattinson’s crayon smell disappearing, William Shatner eating cereal in his car, and Sydney Sweeney’s very confusing new bra company (3:25). Then, they talk about some programming that’s com
Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s Texts Were Released, the Beckham Family Circus, and Glambot Drama | We’re Obsessed
It’s been a Perez Hilton–ass week! Jodi and Nora start off by talking about some of their favorite artifacts from 2016 (3:45) and Club Chalamet’s turn toward Connor Storrie from ‘Heated Rivalry’ (13:20). Then, they talk through the three biggest dramas of the week: the release of Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s texts about Justin Baldoni (20:06), Brooklyn Beckham’s Instagram takedown of his parent
'People We Meet on Vacation,' 'Traitors,' and the Golden Globes | We're Obsessed
January is for the girls! Jodi and Nora start by recapping their favorite moments and takeaways from this year's Golden Globe Awards (8:00). Then, they talk through all the glorious content for the girls that's dropped this January, including some new 'Wuthering Heights' images and trailers (32:00), the trailer for 'Euphoria' Season 3 (36:30), the upcoming 'Bridgerton' Season 4 (38:40), the new se
365 Buttons, Ashley French’s Toxic Mom Group, and 2026 Ins and Outs | We’re Obsessed
We’re baaaaack! Jodi and Nora are back in this bright and shiny new year, catching up on some deep internet lore that happened while we were away, including the 365 buttons saga on TikTok (10:00), the many celeb posts from St. Barths (25:45), Rama Duwaji’s socialist boots at Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration (41:45), Ashley French’s article in The Cut and the other Disney Channel girls in the news (49
The 2025 Chronically Online Draft | We’re Obsessed
Jodi and Nora are once again joined by their chronically online comrade Kate Halliwell to participate in the second annual Chronically Online Draft. They each draft six of their favorite internet "it" girls, main characters, viral moments, memes, and more for their 2025 brain rot teams.
Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti
Guest: Kate Halliwell
Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman
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Martha Stewart’s Bagel Tips, the Vanity Fair January Issue, and More ‘Heated Rivalry’ | We’re Obsessed
Let’s have some fun with bagels! Jodi and Nora start out with some listener obsessions from the Instagram, including Martha Stewart’s infamous bagel technique (6:25) and, of course, ‘Heated Rivalry’ (25:21). Then they dive into Vanity Fair’s January issue, which is anchored by Chris Whipple’s profile of the second Trump administration’s innermost circle and includes some viral photography by Chris
Timmy and Kylie’s Matching Outfits, Joe Jonas Can’t Parallel Park, and 50 Cent Is the Consummate Hater | We're Obsessed
This week has been kind of … demonic?? Jodi and Nora first talk about all the hellish things they’ve been seeing across the internet this week, before talking about all the girls who are absolutely fighting and beefing.
(4:00) Wrapping up our thoughts on Spotify Wrapped, including the results of some original data collection from our Instagram
(13:05) The demonic and hellish skeleton visuals fro
Club Chalamet’s Big Profile, New Nuzzi News, and ‘Heated Rivalry’ | We’re Obsessed
If a turkey wore jeans, would it wear them like this or like this? Jodi and Nora start out with the worst (best) non-TV videos of the week, including Kate Beckinsale telling Jimmy Kimmel that her daughter’s boyfriend has laid eggs (13:57), Dua Lipa’s commercial for the 2026 Winter Olympics (20:30), a haunted “What’s Behind Me?” segment from Fallon (26:17), Martha Stewart’s denim turkey (30:22), an
We’re Obsessed Hosts Friendsgiving
Jodi and Nora welcome you to a delicious, macro-filled, and at times harrowing Friendsgiving experience surrounded by three of our pod besties. They start with a taste of wine (0:09) before Sophia Benoit joins us for appetizers and small bites (8:55), Danny Heifetz joins us for a protein-packed main course (22:34), and Joanna Robinson joins for a very nostalgic dessert course (46:28). If you haven
The Olivia Nuzzi Spectacle, ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ and Jordon’s Adult Cheer Team | We’re Obsessed
Big drama on the internet this week! Jodi and Nora start out with some very We’re Obsessed updates, including the images of Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson at her adult cheerleading competition (4:25), the perfect storm surrounding ‘Dancing With the Stars’ this week with the return of ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ and the attendance of Zac Efron (13:06), and Cynthia Erivo putting her body on the
‘All’s Fair’ Is a Trainwreck, Sydney Sweeney Is the New Flop Queen, and Timothée Chalamet Is Back on the Press Tour | We’re Obsessed
This week is all about failure. Jodi and Nora start out with some of our developing stories, including that dapper (non-)detective who has turned out to be 15 years old (8:59), Aaron Rodgers’s pretty fake-seeming wife (14:07), the ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ illusion popcorn bucket (18:10), and the ‘Marty Supreme’ trailer and press tour (20:15). Then they get into the two big flops of this wee
‘Nobody Wants This’ Final Thoughts, People’s Sexiest Man, and Other Man News | We’re Obsessed
New kind of week just dropped—it’s Man Week! Jodi and Nora start off with a dispatch from New York City, discussing their new mayor and where Nora landed with her white paint journey (1:39). Then, they talk about some news about men, encompassing the hoax of the hot men who were thought to be involved in the Louvre heist (11:15); Daniel Day-Lewis and Brian Cox’s feud (20:10); Tom Brady cloning his
Lily Allen’s ‘West End Girl,’ ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2, and WeWoreWhat’s Wedding | We’re Obsessed
Lily Allen really came through this week! Jodi and Nora start off this week with some updates from the archives, including the latest details on the Louvre heist (10:20), some new information about RFK Jr.’s diet (21:15), and Jordon Hudson’s latest feud with Michael Lombardi (24:45). Then, they dig deep into Lily Allen’s revelatory new album, ‘West End Girl,’ which details the dissolution of her m
The Louvre Heist, 6-7 Meme, and Jennifer Lopez’s Vendetta Against Virgos | We’re Obsessed
It’s Ringer Core Week, and the girls are together in person!! They start off with a report from Core Week on what culture our colleagues have been asking about the most, including ‘Love Is Blind’ Denver (10:30), the 6-7 meme (20:25), and Gen Z wearing billowing workout pants instead of leggings (27:52). Then they talk about an incredible week of Real Headlines That Sound Fake, including Law Roach’
Charli XCX and Taylor Swift Are Making Tour Films, King Kylie Returns, and ‘Bachelor Mansion Takeover’ | We’re Obsessed
It’s a “What if Hillary Won?” type of week! Jodi and Nora start off with the skeletal renderings of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick and a tribute to the icon, Diane Keaton (0:10), before talking about two celebrities who just couldn’t help but be themselves this week: Alec Baldwin and his car crash (12:42), and Kim Kardashian and her new line of faux pubic-hair thongs (22:35). Then, they talk abo
‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Is Here!!!! | We’re Obsessed
Y’all better knock on wood! We know what you’re here for, but you know we have to start off with Hilaria Baldwin’s elimination from ‘Dancing With the Stars’ (2:30), this very haunting season of ‘Love Is Blind’ in Denver (8:20), Club Chalamet’s reaction to ‘Marty Supreme’ premiering at the NYFF (16:55), and Tyra Banks’s new business in Australia (27:30). Then, they dive into a track-by-track reacti
‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Anticipation, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show, and Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Announce Their Divorce | We’re Obsessed
The revolution will be podcasted!! Jodi starts off with her rapture over Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, ‘One Battle After Another,’ and Nora wonders whether she had some stolen valor this weekend (1:35). Then they talk about their pre–‘The Life of a Showgirl’ jitters and the bizarre wedding rumor going around the internet (12:35). They also check in on a few developing stories, including Bad Bun
The Rapture, American Girl Doll of Year, and What to Watch Now That 'TSITP' Is Over | We’re Obsessed
Are y’all still there? Did you get raptured? No? We didn't, either. Nora and Jodi start off with the rapture that was announced on a podcast and, as far as we’re aware, did not happen (0:30). Then they move on to some stories that are just so 2025, including Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension (14:03), the ’Dawson’s Creek' reunion (24:41), more victims of the ‘Jennifer Hudson Show’ spirit tunnel (30:33), an
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Finale, Taylor Frankie Paul is ‘The Bachelorette,’ and The Emmys | We’re Obsessed
Can you see us this week? Yes, you can! Jodi and Nora embark on their first ever full video episode to bring you just the absolute best of the best in culture. They start off with a big beautiful Emmys roundup (4:08), including everything ‘The Pitt,’ the incredible news that Taylor Frankie Paul is the new ‘Bachelorette’ (21:51), and a quick check-in on what fresh hell ‘9-1-1’ is cooking up over on
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Penultimate Episode, ‘White Lotus’ Season 4 Setting Reveal, and the “Wuthering Heights” Trailer | We’re Obsessed
An episode for the big and small screen … and also France! Nora is first joined by Joanna Robinson and a very special guest to talk all about their thoughts on Season 3 of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ leading up to the finale next week (0:40). Then, Jo and Nora catch up on all things movies and television, including the insane “Wuthering Heights” teaser trailer (53:45), anticipation for ‘The Morni
Cardi B Trial, Jordon Hudson Updates, and ‘Unknown Number’ | We’re Obsessed
Celebrities … they’re not like us! Nora and Jodi first lament the end of summer and the great tennis tournament that ushers in fall (0:41). Then, they really hand it to the celebrities who are making waves this week, including Donald Trump and the rumors of his death (9:23), Sydney Sweeney and her inadvisable dating choices (18:04), Harry Styles and his rumored relationship with Zoe Kravitz (24:24
Taylor Swift Is Engaged, ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’ and ‘With Love, Meghan’ | We’re Obsessed
It’s a girl week MEGA-EPISODE!!! Nora is back with Jodi, where she belongs. First, they talk about some Instagram topic suggestions from listeners that are on the niche side (7:18) and a few delusional women whom we nonetheless love and support, such as Lana Del Rey, Club Chalamet, Caleb Hearon’s she/they army, and ourselves for being fooled by the Benson Boone Adele dub (15:10). Then, they dive i
The ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ Extravaganza and ‘30 Rock’–Ass Headlines | We’re Obsessed
You asked, we delivered! Welcome to the ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ extravaganza with special guest Sophia Benoit. But first, they talk about some of Sophia’s 2025 predictions that have seemingly come true (0:35) and go through some headlines that don’t sound fake but do sound like something Jack Donaghy would say to Liz Lemon in ‘30 Rock’ (15:06). Then, Jodi and Sophia dive headfirst into everything
'The Life of a Showgirl,' Club Chalamet Returns to the Fold, and 'Weapons' | We're Obsessed
It’s a day for the divas! Jodi and Nora first get into law-yer loy-er-gate and read some real headlines that sound fake, but make it diva (9:18). Then, it’s the big unavoidable glaring gigantic story of the week: Taylor Swift announced her new album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ on her boyfriend’s podcast (30:10). Finally, Jodi explains a beautiful still of hot dogs from the movie ‘Weapons’ that circ
Biglaw Biter Boots on the Ground, Matt Rife and the Annabelle Doll, and 'The Hunting Wives' | We’re Obsessed
It’s been a huge week for the female gaze (and gays)! Jodi and Nora begin by supplying some insider info about Big Law’s favorite biter (1:55) before recapping a few cursed news headlines from this week, including Matt Rife purchasing the Connecticut home and occult museum of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (13:42). Then they discuss the potential return of culture from the mid-201
Happy Birthday J.Lo, Hormbles Chormbles, Sydney Sweeney Eugenics, and Heavy on the Hater’s Corner | We’re Obsessed
This episode is for all the haters out there! Nora and Jodi dive into Instagram politics by talking about Jodi’s extra-late Beyoncé photo dump (01:19) before getting into reader’s corner, where they get more info on J.Lo’s Leo-season birthday celebrations (08:38), learn about K-pop demon hunter songs of the summer (16:21), and share what they would put on their merch (18:02). They spend most of th
Illicit Affair Summer, Leo Season, and the Gwyneth Paltrow Biography | We’re Obsessed
Nora’s back, and we’re doing one for the girls! Jodi and Nora first ring in Leo season with Jennifer Lopez’s brand-new birthday bop, "Birthday" (10:00), and then ring in illicit affair summer with arguably the most viral story of the year, the (now-former) Astronomer CEO and CPO getting caught in their alleged affair at a Coldplay concert (24:00). Then, they talk about the juicy excerpts from Amy
Celebrity Summer Cuffing Season, Sexy Press Tours, and JoJo Siwa’s “Bette Davis Eyes” Cover | We’re Obsessed
It’s been a cursed and horny week! While Nora is off on a stylish and fabulous vacation, Jodi is joined by prolific hot chocolate drinker Sophia Benoit to go through some real headlines that sound pretty fake concerning Crumbl cookies, Sarah Jessica Parker, Denise Richards, and JoJo Siwa (3:34). Then, they go through all the celebrity and nepo-baby couples that are revealing themselves in this sum
The 2025 Mid-Year Obsessies!!! | We're Obsessed
We’re celebrating the halfway mark of 2025 with some mid-year awards for our favorite and most fascinating pop culture stories and internet creatures. Welcome to The Obsessies!
Check out our Instagram @wereobsessedpod to fill out a ballot of your own and email us at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com to tell us what we got right and wrong and what we missed.
Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti
Produc
Labubus, Fridge Cigarettes, Wet Bulbs, Yacht Foam Parties, and the Latest in Cursed Culture | We’re Obsessed
It’s been a cursed and chaotic week! Jodi and Nora first gag over Jodi’s surprise visit to Washington, D.C., to crash Nora’s book signing (1:00) and talk about the cursed weather they experienced there, which has been described with the catchy term “wet bulb” (10:17). Then, as a palate cleanser, they gush over some earnest culture from this week, including the ever-entertaining 2025 Jimmy Awards (
‘Materialists,’ “It’s Not Clocking to You That I’m Standing on Business,” and ‘American Love Story’ Styling Disaster | We’re Obsessed
We’re obsessed with ‘Materialists’ this week! Jodi and Nora first talk through some smaller stories that took the internet by storm, including Pedro Pascal’s uncanny look-alike, who also happens to be the lighting designer for ‘The Daily Show’ (2:45); Justin Bieber changing the world with his words “It’s not clocking to you that I’m standing on business” (10:32); and the disastrous styling on Ryan
Sabrina Carpenter Album Art Discourse, the Tonys, and a Dakota Johnson Press Tour | We’re Obsessed
It’s a just-trying-to-get-through-the-week type of week! Jodi and Nora first talk about all the sort-of songs of summer suggestions from listeners (1:25), which has been compiled into a playlist for your pleasure and convenience, and specifically ‘Manchild’ and the discourse surrounding Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover release (7:13). Then, they go through everything they loved about the Tonys
Kylie Jenner’s Boob Recipe, Taylor Swift Buys Her Masters, and Hailee Steinfeld’s Wedding | We’re Obsessed
It’s a Nora episode! Jodi and Nora discuss the question du jour on the internet: Is Kylie Jenner a feminist for revealing her boob job recipe (7:54)? Then, Jodi and Nora do a massive pop music download. They talk about Miley Cyrus’s appearance on Every Single Album this week, Nora’s book ‘Hit Girls,’ the ramifications of Taylor Swift buying her masters, and the eerie lack of a song of the summer t
Battle of the Broadway Divas, e.l.f. Buys Rhode, and Nora Went to the Cowboy Carter Tour | We’re Obsessed
The divas are diva-ing! Jodi and Nora start out with a recap of Nora’s experience at the Cowboy Carter Tour in New Jersey, which famously had a tremendous amount of rain and a gender reveal (1:00), then go through some fake-sounding real-life headlines sent in by listeners (12:00). Then, they dig into the New Yorker’s feature interview with Broadway legend Patti Lupone and her feud with everyone a
Hailey Bieber’s Vogue Cover, Tom Cruise Loves Popcorn, and Headlines That Sound Fake | We’re Obsessed
Is this real life? Jodi and Nora start out with some things from around the internet this week that sound really fake, including Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia’s bisexual jorts era, Jane Goodall’s appearance on Call Her Daddy, a Whac-A-Mole movie, Selena Gomez Oreos, Skims nipple piercing bras, Chappell Roan’s opinions about Pop Crave, and Romy Mars releasing new music (4:35). Then we continue our
Recession Indicators, Jordon Hudson Is Back in the News, and Taylor Swift Is Subpoenaed | We’re Obsessed
Girl, the tariffs! Jodi and Nora first go through a couple of viral tidbits that made them giggle this week, including Max reverting to HBO Max (11:07), Pope Leo XIV’s brother calling him from an iPad in the middle of an interview (18:48), and Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner looking very in love courtside at a Knicks game (24:46). Then they dive into the truly disastrous drama of Justin Baldoni
We Have a New Pope, the 2025 Met Gala, and New York City It Girls Are Back in the Headlines | We’re Obsessed
Icons only this week! Jodi and Nora first go through some incredible, introspective questions emailed in by listeners (2:46) before getting to our breaking story of the week: A new pope has been chosen (10:00)! Then they talk about their favorite Met Gala looks (32:44) and the myriad NYC-related features and personal essays they’ve read this week, including The Cut’s West Village Girl piece and Le
Shedeur Sanders Prank Call Debacle, and Jordon Hudson Goes Viral | We’re Obsessed
It’s a Nora week! Jodi and Nora dive right into the NFL drama that has been making the rounds, starting with Shedeur Sanders falling precipitously in the draft, the ensuing media crashout, and the prank call heard 'round the world (3:26). Then, they chow down on the juiciest ‘CBS Morning Show’ interview with Bill Belichick, in which his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, made her presence well
A Pope Scouting Report, ‘Sinners,’ and ‘The Masked Singer’ | We’re Obsessed
Let’s have a conclave! Jodi and Nora first address some stories from across the Internet, including how ‘The Masked Singer’ goes viral (2:00), Billy Ray Cyrus’ new girlfriend (13:12), and Khloe Kardashian’s new protein popcorn (21:14). Then, they enter the conclave to introduce you to all the possible future popes and give some of their own options (27:06). Finally, Jodi gushes about ‘Sinners’ (59
Six Degrees of Rooney, the Blue Origin Girlies Return From Space, and a Summer TV Preview | We’re Obsessed
Our favorite group of boss babes returned from space this week, and the internet had thoughts! Jodi and Nora start with some rapid-fire micro-obsessions, including pop culture anniversaries, a fun week in sports (shout-out to the WNBA draft and the Masters), and the shocking reveal that Nurse Jesse from 'The Pitt' used to drum for Rooney (1:40). Then, Jodi and Nora touch on the unhinged Pitchfork
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